Taxes & Spending
Strong leadership, right policies are key to fixing Houston’s finances
Contrary to the article, local debt is a major problem in the Bayou City.
August 14, 2015
Taxes & Spending
ICYMI: Local government should follow state’s lean budget lead
The Texas economy is the envy of the nation. By championing policies of limited government and low taxes, policymakers have encouraged businesses and individuals alike to make the Lone Star State their new home. But Texas’ preference for small government is really only true when looking at the state level.
August 14, 2015
Criminal Justice
No more costly mandatory minimum sentences
Recent rulings at the U.S. Supreme Court on gay marriage and Obamacare are high-profile reminders that there is not much the left and right agrees on in this country.
August 14, 2015
Economy
2016 U.S. presidential candidates: End the minimum wage
The minimum wage tends to hurt those it is intended to help.
August 14, 2015
Economy
Poverty: It’s not where you think it is
When politicians suggest using the power of government to combat poverty, is it too much to ask that we first, do no harm?
August 13, 2015
Taxes & Spending
ICYMI: Houston needs better tools to fix pension problems
If Houstonians are to have any hope of addressing the fiscal problems highlighted by Moody’s and others, then it’s critical that incoming lawmakers restore local control of municipal retirement systems that are governed by the state. In this way, community stakeholders will be empowered to make good governance changes that can, if done right, bring stability to these systems.
August 13, 2015
Economy
A third of California households can’t afford basic needs; government is a big reason why
As with the ongoing student loan/college tuition fiasco, subsidizing demand with taxpayer money without first allowing supply to increase is only a recipe for a costly, overheated market
August 12, 2015
Energy & Environment
What’s next for the EPA’s ‘all pain, no gain’ Clean Power Plan?
The administration's goal is to force states to replace their current mix of low cost, reliable energy fuels with a higher cost mix of renewables that are largely dependent on the weather.
August 12, 2015
Other
Doug Domenech interviewed on Coffee and Markets
Fueling Freedom Project Director Doug Domenech was interviewed by Brad Jackson on Coffee and Markets to discuss upcoming EPA rules.
August 11, 2015
Health Care
Planned Parenthood and a return to federalism
The co-mingling of finances and rule-making in programs like Medicaid has split accountability between state and federal authorities, with dismal results.
August 11, 2015
Criminal Justice
The State Department overreaches in requiring a license to post technology online
Failure to obtain the appropriate license can result in 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
August 11, 2015
Higher Education
Time to follow the ‘Chicago way’ on free speech in higher education?
Such a bold proclamation would surely make news, would get the universities’ attention, and, just possibly, might prod a movement to restore the academic freedom on which America’s intellectual and political progress depend.
August 10, 2015